A Wisconsin road trip is a great idea any time of year, but in the fall it’s simply irresistible. And with roughly 46% of Wisconsin covered by woods, it’s the perfect time to hop in the car and take a front row seat to Mother Nature.

Between the lush green of summer and winter’s white, Wisconsin’s fall puts on a magnificent, multicolor show from mid-September to late October. Here are a few of our favorite spots for admiring the fall foliage. We’ve included our picks for local lunch spots and attractions, so that you can make a day of it.

Grace Eckland, the Director of Marketing and PR for the Lake Geneva Visitors Bureau, shares a little known secret: Lake Geneva has always been the place for the most dramatic, longest lasting color display.

Get a bird’s eye view of the fall foliage as you whiz above the forest floor from tree to tree. Rope bridges, staircases and 8 ziplines keep the adrenaline going for this 2 1/2 hour fully-guided tour. Between zips, you’ll learn about the ecology, biology, geology and local history of the Geneva Lakes area.

There’s nothing like a good cup of coffee during Wisconsin’s chilly months. We've put together some of our favorite coffee shops and cafes in the state so you can stay energized as you check out all the activities and attractions nearby!

Summer may be over but festival season can still be found in Wisconsin at harvest festivals and heritage celebrations, crafts fairs and concerts, rides and runs. Get out and enjoy the beautiful autumn weather and all the fun Wisconsin happenings.

Whether it’s Door County, the Wisconsin River, or the Horicon Marsh, fall foliage is an event not to miss. If you want an unobstructed view, we’ve scouted a few locations that stand head and shoulders – and another 40 feet, or so – above the rest.